To politicize something is to make it into a political issue. Candidates often politicize school performance, blaming low test scores on the policies of their opponents. When you politicize an issue, you bring it into the realm of politics, whether it belongs there or not.

What does Politize mean?

1To engage in political affairs or relations; to be political. ... 2To educate (a person) in politics; to politicize (an issue or policy).

What is highly politicized?

1. (of a person) interested in politics. 2. (of a thing or issue) overly influenced by politics. They dismissed the report as highly politicized and biased.